HOT AND SOUR SOUP - EASY VERSION

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This is a very simple and quick version of a hot and sour soup. It contains many less ingredients than a traditional hot and sour soup, but is great nevertheless.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
1 1/4 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
1/4 cup straw mushroom (optional)
1/2 cup red pepper, slivered
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup green onion, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Combine broth, tomato juice, soya sauce, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, red pepper, hot pepper sauce and pepper flakes.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, green onion and chicken.
  • Simmer for 1 minute longer.
  • Combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; mix well and stir into soup.
  • Simmer until mixture is slightly thickened.
  • Slowly add beaten egg in a continuous stream while soup is boiling.
  • Continue stirring until egg is cooked and looks like threads throughout the soup.
  • Serve.

Tika ram Bhattarai
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


T3 Rabita
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Sardar Obaid Zareen
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


thiru chenduran
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!


Christopher Asika
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't wait to make it again.


kim jana
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth. It turned out just as good.


Hrithik Roshan
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I love the addition of the black vinegar. It really gives the soup a unique flavor.


Andile Mbatha
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This is my go-to recipe for hot and sour soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nyamaa Nyamaa
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md. Younus Ali
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I added some tofu and bamboo shoots to my soup, and it turned out great. I love how versatile this recipe is.


mike breezy
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I'm not usually a fan of hot and sour soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of spicy and sour.


Matovu Benard
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the spices really help to clear my sinuses.


Zari Nanyonga
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes, and it turned out great.


Chancel Lihau
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making it again.